Animal Care Assistant- Part time
Location: US, CA, Fresno
Department: Kennels
Salary range: 18720-18720
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Not Applicable
Required education: High School or equivalent
Industry: Veterinary
Function: Customer Service

Company profile:
The Central California SPCA (CCSPCA), established in 1946 and located in Fresno County, California, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit humane society.As the leading animal welfare organization in California’s Central Valley, we are committed to leading and serving our community of animals and people by providing programs and services which serve all the stages of an animal’s life.  These programs include Adoptions, Rescue, Foster Care, Owner Surrenders, Outreach, Humane Education, Veterinary Services, Spay/Neuter programs, and Pet Services.The CCSPCA also assumes responsibility, by contract, to perform the Animal Control and Leash Law services for the City of Fresno dating back to September 1951. The modern facilities and our caring staff offer safe refuge, nourishment, medical care, and love to every animal in our Animal Center.  Free ambulance service and shelter is provided for lost or stray animals in the City of Fresno, or those owned but temporarily without homes because their owners can no longer keep them.Although the CCSPCA is contracted to conduct Animal Control Services and Rabies Control Enforcement within the Fresno City, we are not federally, state, or locally funded and do not receive aid from any national organization (including the ASPCA). The CCSPCA owns its own land, buildings, and equipment purchased with privately donated funds.  Our funds come from our loyal supporters, allowing us to provide many vital services to our community.

Job description:
 PURPOSE/FUNCTIONProvide adequate care and comfort for all animals waiting to be adopted. The Animal Care Technician feeds animals as well as cleans and disinfects kennels. Assists the general public with questions regarding animals in our care and provide customer service. Working Conditions/Environment: Be patient &amp; tolerant of loud environments (barking), dog waste, odor and hair. Daily use of protective clothing and equipment. Physical effort is required to lift/carry animals and equipment of 50 lbs. or more. Exposed to potentially sick and dangerous animals. Job requires standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The ability to humanely handle, with patience and ease, dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes.Provide quality care for all animals in the kennels by providing food, water, and proper clean-up and disinfects kennels (as often as necessary.)Observe animal’s appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.Monitor appetite, hydration, stools, and vomit of all shelter animals.Perform collection of fecals during cleaning process.Answer pager calls to assist with incoming animals.Perform humane euthanasia.Move animals throughout the shelter as needed and walk animals that are found to be housebroken.Complete assigned duties in a timely manner.Handles rabies vaccination specimens.Remove pets from kennels to adopted area or euthanasia.Educate the public as to adoptions, pet responsibility, vaccinations and spay/neuter.Update all computer records pertaining to animals in kennels accordingly.Perform cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used on the job.

Requirements:
Qualification Requirements: Experience in caring for and handling animals in a safe, effective, and humane manner. High School diploma or equivalent. Must work in a professional manner towards employees and customers. Must be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of euthanasia. Able to work a flexible shift which may include evenings, weekends, and as our staffing needs change.Skills in working independently as well as on teams. Excellent communication skills-both verbal and written.   Minimum Requirements: The Animal Care Assistant will possess a combination of basic computer skills, good customer skills, maintain a professional demeanor at all times during the scheduled workday; must be able to multitask. You have to absolutely love &amp; care about the animals in your charge without prejudices (their health, happiness). Posses understanding and dedication to the philosophies of the CCSPCA. Have related experience with animal handling; whether personal pets or prior kennel experience. Possess a general knowledge of all CCSPCA departments and their respective functions. An up to date tetanus shot is required.Special Notes: This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

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